AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDrinking Water Oversight: EPA rolled out a new voluntary “Systemic Issues Checklist” to help states spot drinking-water problems earlier, aiming to prevent service disruptions. Water Quality: EPA approved a Wisconsin Lake Pepin Total Maximum Daily Load study for total phosphorus, a step toward cutting nutrient pollution in the lake and tributaries. Extreme Heat & Homes: Prolonged heat waves are stretching HVAC peak demand longer, driving more repairs and upgrades as contractors and homeowners scramble to keep systems running and bills manageable. Energy Infrastructure, Legal Crossroads: The U.S. Army Corps cleared a major federal hurdle for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel, but Michigan’s Supreme Court order still leaves the project in limbo. Climate Signals for Florida: A developing Indian Ocean Dipole alongside strengthening El Niño could mean a stormier, wetter winter setup for the southern U.S., with implications for Florida. Public Health & Food Regulation: HHS and former FDA commissioner David Kessler are pushing to revoke GRAS status tied to ultra-processed foods, while San Francisco moves a landmark lawsuit against manufacturers.
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